John C Construction has been in business for over 30 years and is a licensed contractor. We offer professional hardscape services that include pavers, concrete, retaining walls, custom outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, fire pits, stacked stone, footings, masonry, and outdoor drainage installations. We install beautiful hardscapes for homeowners and business owners throughout Bergen County, New Jersey and the Surrounding Area.
"Bubbling" and "bowing" in brick walls occurs when defective mortar joints settle in between inner and outer wythes, causing deflection at the weakest points. This displacement can be fixed by a masonry contractor, who can rebuild the area back to its original structural integrity.
A brick home typically has a higher resale value than a comparable vinyl home. How much does it cost to choose brick? Although costs vary based on a number of factors, a good rule of thumb is that brick costs around $4,000 more per wall than vinyl.
A "sailor" is a brick that is laid vertically on its short end, with its top (or bottom) exposed to the outer face of the wall. A "soldier" is also laid vertically, but with its narrow side exposed.
Did you know that The Great Wall of China which was constructed around 210 BCE and is made of approximately 3,873,000,000 individual bricks? This is a standing testament to the incredible durability of bricks.
Not all masonry needs to be set with mortar. Sometimes the weight of the materials and the friction created between them is enough to keep the materials locked together.
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